Category Archives: Central Kansas

What a Weekend in Salina!

The promise that a community has ‘something for everyone’ has never been truer than it is in Salina the weekend of September 21-23! Salina AutumnFest is the name coined to encompass the many events that will coincide in Salina that … Continue reading

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Say “Goodbye” to Summer & “Hello” to Salina!

Say Goodbye to summer with a trip to Salina! Join Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure’s “Back to School Blast!” August 11-12 with half price admission, $1 hamburgers, and other family activities! Team that with a performance of “Xanadu” at the Salina … Continue reading

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Kustom Kemps of America Car Show Cruisin’ to Salina!

The Kustom Kemps of America (KKOA) are cruisin’ back for their 8th consecutive Leadslead Spectacular Car Show in Salina! The show will be held in Oakdale Park July 27-29. An estimated 1500+ Kustom Kemps, Hotrods, Drag Machines and their drivers … Continue reading

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Make a Splash at Kenwood Cove Waterpark!

Make a splash this summer at Kenwood Cove Waterpark – Salina’s premier aquatic park. You will find everything from 1,400 feet of slides, inner tubes to relax in the Lil’ Smoky Lazy River or ride the waves in the wave … Continue reading

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SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL, June 7-10!

June in Salina means….SMOKY HILL RIVER FESTIVAL, the BEST arts festival in the Midwest, June 7-10, 2012.  Start Thursday evening with Festival Jam, featuring bands every 15 minutes at Eric Stein Stage.  Friday morning sees the opening of Four Rivers … Continue reading

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SculptureTour Salina Unveils May 19!

“The sculptures are coming! The sculptures are coming!” SculptureTour Salina unveil 24 NEW original works of art that comprise the 2012 outdoor exhibition in Salina’s historic downtown Lee District! These sculptures are on loan from the artisits, who hail from … Continue reading

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Set Your Feet Loose in Salina!

Visit Salina is hosting a photo contest and inviting community and visitors to “Set Your Feet Loose in Salina” this summer! All you have to do is take pictures of what makes Salina a GREAT summer destination. Think theatre, zoo, … Continue reading

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Basketball Fever!

Salina celebrates its 15th year as host to the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship, March 20-24, and there is a lot to celebrate! For starters, the top 16 women’s junior college teams in the nation will arrive at … Continue reading

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Sculptures Find a Home in Salina!

SculptureTour Salina has reached an exciting milestone! Two of the first 19 sculptures featured in the changing exhibit in the historic downtown Lee District will have permanent homes in Salina. The first People’s Choice Award has been announced, with “Watchdog” … Continue reading

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Salina Offers Top-Notch Performances

Enjoy top-notch concerts or performances? Check out what is coming to Salina and see what piques your interest! Iconic country singer, Dwight Yoakam, will take the stage at the Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts January 26. Pianist Simone Dinnerstein, … Continue reading

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